Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering - Munich

OpenAI

Munich, Germany
Not specified; not specified; relocation assistanc...
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8+ years engineering experience
2+ years managing fdes
Production-grade code review
** OpenAI is seeking a Manager for its Forward Deployed Engineering team in Munich who will lead a team in delivering production systems based on advanced AI technologies. The role involves overseeing customer deployments, ensuring technical quality, and collaborating closely with various departments to enhance product offerings. **

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading a team of Forward Deployed Engineers to turn research breakthroughs into production systems for customers.
  • The position requires owning end-to-end delivery outcomes while partnering closely with Product, Research, Sales, and GTM teams.
  • Candidates must have extensive experience writing and reviewing production-grade code using Javascript or Python.

Matching Summary

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** OpenAI is seeking a Manager for its Forward Deployed Engineering team in Munich who will lead a team in delivering production systems based on advanced AI technologies. The role involves overseeing customer deployments, ensuring technical quality, and collaborating closely with various departments to enhance product offerings. **

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Relocation assistance offered

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years engineering experience
  • 2+ years managing FDEs
  • Production-grade code review
  • High-pressure project leadership
  • Frontend and backend development

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to simplify complex work
  • Fast decision-making under pressure
  • Building deep team trust
  • Calm focus in ambiguous environments
  • Translating field experience into feedback

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of engineering experience
  • 2+ years managing high-performing FDEs
  • Experience leading high-pressure technical projects

Work Rights

Not specified

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